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distaff
Distaff Handicap was created in 1954.
The word is from old German. It got the name because the shape is like a distaff for spinning yarn.
enate distaff (distaff side= female branch of a family)
The distaff made the spinning wheel serve its purpose.
Sunshine Millions Distaff was created in 2003.
Humana Distaff Handicap was created in 1987.
Kentucky Cup Distaff Stakes was created in 1986.
Maryland Million Distaff Handicap was created in 1986.
Allaire duPont Distaff Stakes was created in 1992.
If you mean 'distaff,' in terms of 'the female side of a family,' the Heraldic counterpart would be 'spear-side.'
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